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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.88, 58,088.52 and 24,627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.88, 58,088.52 and 24,627.22 is: 37,002.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.88 : 58,088.52 = 24,627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.88/58,088.52 = 24,627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.88x = 58,088.52 × 24,627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.88x = 1,430,558,761.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,558,761.51/38,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,002.75

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